Junior Engineer – Cyber Security & IT-UAEN-Dubai, UAE

Job Objective

To support the enhancement and modernization of a network and IT infrastructure. The role focuses on assisting with virtualization storage networking and cybersecurity operations while gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of senior engineers to build expertise in enterprise infrastructure engineering.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup configuration and monitoring of VMware vSphere and vSAN environments.

• Support Active Directory and Windows Server administration including account management and group policies.

• Contribute to infrastructure enhancement projects (virtualization storage backup and networking improvements).

• Help maintain and secure data center systems with patching hardening and compliance checks.

• Develop and maintain scripts (Python PowerShell or Bash) to automate IT operations.

• Perform data analytics and reporting to track infrastructure performance and security metrics.

• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting alongside senior engineers.

• Document procedures configurations and project updates.

Qualifications :

Work Experience Requirements

• 1 to 2 years experience in designing installing and configuring IT and cybersecurity architectures (firewalls IDS Wireless Security Endpoint Protection SIEM VPN PKI IAM etc.).

• Previous experience in cybersecurity technical evaluation (vulnerability assessment and remediation penetration testing etc.).

• Strong scripting skills

• Previous experience in international and/or regional standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO27 NIST ADSIC NESA Dubai ISR).

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to synthesize and analyze multiple views and data sets.

• Proven organizational ability and team player

• Willingness to learn and to work with a diverse range of people at all levels

• Pro-active self-starter

• Customer focused with ability to build enduring trusting relationships

• Flexible

• Tenacious with a strong desire to succeed.

Qualification Certification & Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity or Software Engineering

• Foundational knowledge in:

  • Networking (Cisco TCP/IP routing switching wireless)

  • Cybersecurity principles (threats vulnerabilities authentication ethical hacking basics)

  • Programming & scripting (Python PowerShell or Bash)

  • Exposure to virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) and directory services (Active Directory) through coursework labs or internships.

• Strong troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.

• Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively in a project environment.

Additional Information :

Preferred Skills

• Project experience in data center or infrastructure enhancement.

• Familiarity with Linux administration and storage technologies.

• Awareness of cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP).

• Certifications (or progress toward):

  • CompTIA Security or Network

  • Cisco CCNA

  • VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA)

  • Microsoft Fundamentals (Azure/Active Directory)

• Fluent in Arabic.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

This opportunity open to UAEN only

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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Experience: years
Vacancy: 1